Cash conversion remains erratic, with free cash flow margins fluctuating between -49.5% and 21.0% over the last ten quarters, reflecting the high capital intensity of its expansion strategy.
| Cash from Operations | 4.07M | 3.54M | -2.95M | 551.35K | 1.78M | 1.25M | 1.43M | 604.16K |
| Operating CF Margin % | 22.27% | 19.41% | -17.12% | 4.15% | 12.1% | 12.08% | 11.4% | 5.05% |
| Operating CF Growth % | 15% | 219.78% | -635.75% | -68.99% | 42.75% | -13.1% | 137.27% | - |
| Net Income | 187.54K | 756.28K | 33.59K | -1.29M | 506.77K | -164.03K | 945.47K | 758.97K |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 0 | 3.46M | 488.47K | 3.23M | 2.83M | 1.87M | 2.25M | 1.78M |
| Stock-Based Compensation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 3.08M | -967.45K | 2.65M | 0 | -474.97K | 273 | -16.58K | 573.12K |
| Working Capital Changes | 801.8K | 286.24K | -6.12M | -1.39M | -1.08M | -463.55K | -1.74M | -1.93M |
| Change in Receivables | -686.45K | 959.86K | -108.22K | -215.85K | -397.87K | -217.96K | 210.41K | -213.72K |
| Change in Inventory | -62.19K | -32K | -6.47K | -206.26K | -46.38K | -94.23K | -35.87K | -196.24K |
| Change in Payables | 1.24M | 265.31K | 74.83K | 247.01K | 325.8K | 181.85K | -209.78K | 172.06K |
| Cash from Investing | -47.02M | 1.91M | -10.46M | -860.03K | -2.03M | -574.33K | 1.32M | -2.32M |
| Capital Expenditures | -2.4M | -583.31K | -1.96M | -860.03K | -2.04M | -574.33K | -636.5K | -424.04K |
| CapEx % of Revenue | 13.12% | 3.2% | 11.38% | 6.48% | 13.87% | 5.57% | 5.06% | 3.54% |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.13K | 0 | 8.43K | 0 |
| Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Investing | -44.63M | 2.49M | -2.5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.95M | -1.9M |
| Cash from Financing | 39.09M | 5.35M | 12.06M | 9.93K | -178.24K | -849.38K | 619.89K | 2.04M |
| Debt Issued (Net) | 4.88M | -1.11M | 2.26M | -152.71K | -487.24K | 209.29K | 820 | 0 |
| Equity Issued (Net) | 36.91M | 5.94M | 13.56M | 0 | -40.89K | -39.73K | 0 | 0 |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Financing | -2.71M | 524.61K | -3.76M | 162.64K | 349.89K | -1.02M | 619.07K | 2.04M |
| Net Change in Cash | -3.46M | 10.62M | -1.43M | -981.34K | -224.26K | 235.78K | 3.33M | 307.25K |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.67M | 2.95M | -5.07M | -308.69K | -259.81K | 671.34K | 797.02K | 180.12K |
| FCF Margin % | 9.15% | 16.21% | -29.37% | -2.33% | -1.77% | 6.51% | 6.34% | 1.51% |
| FCF Growth % | -43.4% | 158.3% | -1541.74% | -18.81% | -138.7% | -15.77% | 342.5% | - |
| FCF per Share | 4.29 | 14.39 | -32.63 | -1.94 | -1.63 | 4.21 | 5.00 | 1.13 |
| FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | 21.69x | 4.68x | -87.94x | -0.43x | 3.51x | -7.59x | 1.52x | 0.80x |
| Interest Paid | 0 | 141.11K | 32.44K | 37.28K | 66.69K | 113.85K | 143.88K | 114.2K |
| Taxes Paid | 0 | 45.13K | 92.41K | 5.28K | 9.98K | 103.16K | 6.73K | 5.86K |
Geographic concentration and scalability
As reported in financial statements, the relationship between net income and operating cash flow is highly erratic, with OCF/NI ratios swinging from 3.32 in 2025Q4 to -1.63 in 2022Q2, suggesting that reported earnings are frequently decoupled from the actual cash-generative capacity of the underlying bakery operations.
The extreme volatility in the conversion ratio indicates that net income is heavily influenced by non-cash items or accounting adjustments rather than core operational performance. Investors should monitor this divergence, as it implies that the company's reported profitability may not be translating into the liquidity required to sustain its international expansion strategy.
Based on the provided cash flow data, free cash flow margins have fluctuated wildly between -49.5% and 21.0% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company has yet to establish a consistent trajectory of self-funded growth despite its aggressive expansion into the New York City market.
The inability to maintain positive FCF suggests that the company remains reliant on external capital or existing cash reserves to fund its operations. This inconsistency warrants further investigation into whether the NYC flagship locations are ever likely to reach a self-sustaining scale or if they will remain a permanent drag on cash flow.
According to recent SEC filings, Chanson International's capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue reached as high as 21.8% in 2025Q4, reflecting a heavy investment phase that appears to be significantly outpacing the company's ability to generate commensurate top-line growth in its core markets.
High capital intensity in a low-margin retail environment suggests that the company is aggressively deploying cash into store build-outs and infrastructure. If these investments do not yield a rapid improvement in same-store sales, the current level of capital spending may prove unsustainable for a company with such limited operating cash flow.
Analysis of historical cash flow statements reveals that working capital changes are a primary driver of liquidity, with a $5.0M outflow in 2023Q4 followed by a $2.0M inflow in 2025Q4, suggesting that the company's cash position is highly sensitive to inventory management and prepaid card redemption cycles.
The significant swings in working capital suggest that the company may be using prepaid member cards to manage short-term liquidity needs. Investors should be cautious, as these inflows represent deferred revenue that must eventually be serviced, potentially creating a future cash crunch if redemption rates accelerate unexpectedly.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CHSN stock.
Chanson International Holding (CHSN) generated $4.1M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
Chanson International Holding (CHSN) generated $1.7M in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
Chanson International Holding (CHSN) spent $2.4M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.